Transcribed by Norma Knotts Shaffer from microfilm
of the Calhoun Chronicle dated 4/28/1949.
Donations Received for Brooks House
There have been quite a few donations toward building a new home for
Creed Brooks, who lost his home and all possessions in a fire several weeks
ago.
Harry Rothwell is serving as chairman of the committee and reminds those
who wish to contribute to do so at once so that the house may be started.
Those making donations so far are:
Letcher Stump, $1.00; Corel Poling, $1.00; George Strader, $10.00; George
Lambiotte, $10.00; Red Cross, $50.00; Cecil Wolverton, $1.00; W.T. Bonnett,
$1.00; George Basnett, jr., $1.00; Everett Basnett, $1.00; Arnold Motor
Sales, $10.00; A friend, $2.00; B.A. Hensley, $5.00; A.R. Holbert, $25.00,
Starling Bartlett, $10.00; Harley Bartlett, $20.00, J.W. Yoak, $5.00; Norval
Hopkins, $5.00; Cleo Kingsbury, $5.00; A.B. Harris, $1.00; Members of Lions
Club, $10.50.
Total $174.50; Material, $15.00; Lumber, 500' Estimated; $25.00; Grand
Total, $214.50 |